Makeda Easter - the art rebellion (Page 2)

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A radical approach to arts giving

DanceChance offers choreographers the opportunity to win $4,500 via random draw. It’s part of a movement to democratize arts funding.

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How Chicago’s DanceChance is reimagining the artist grant

DanceChance offers choreographers the opportunity to win $4,500 via random draw. It’s part of a movement to democratize arts funding.

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A living wage program for artists offering stability and support

Sharing a new article about Artists at Work and a podcast episode I was recently featured in.

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The WPA-inspired, living wage program for artists offering much needed stability and support

Artists at Work is a workforce resilience program that has provided a salary and benefits to dozens of artists across the U.S. It’s part of a burgeoning movement to value and pay artists fairly.

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A conversation with the choreographer of a show I’m performing in

After rehearsal, Stefany Cotton talked to me about the evolution of the Rooted Space and the realities of running a small dance company in Chicago.

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A Chicago dance company dedicated to community and collaboration

I talk to choreographer Stefany Cotton about the evolution of the Rooted Space and the needs of dance artists in the city.

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In Omaha, an art space empowering local artists and fighting segregation

Sharing a story from guest writer Jonathan Orozco, a journalist and artist based in Omaha about the Union for Contemporary Art, an organization that has become a staple in the city’s small art scene.

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Patrisse Cullors is building an art movement focused on healing

We chat about ongoing projects, the arts economy, the role of artists in social movements.

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Patrisse Cullors is building an art movement focused on healing

Watch our full interview with the Black Lives Matter co-founder on YouTube.

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A brief 2023 reflection

Thanks for following along this journey with me. 2023 was a year of experimentation.

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Palestinian embroidery for liberation

An interview with Wafa Ghnaim about how art can support the movement for Palestinian liberation.

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Palestinian embroidery and resistance

An interview with Wafa Ghnaim about art and the movement for Palestinian liberation.